SHRIMP AND WATER CHESTNUT DIP

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A touch of the Orient in a mild, flavorful dip that is awesome on veggies!! Crunchy, creamy, and a very welcome change from the usual veggies dips. Very easy and quick to prepare.

Provided by Manda

Categories     Weeknight

Time 2h

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing
1 (4 ounce) package frozen baby shrimp, thawed or 1 (4 ounce) package canned shrimp, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup water chestnut, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (adjust to taste)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
vegetables, for dippers

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop shrimp.
  • Mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well combined.
  • Refrigerate at least two hours before serving.
  • Serve with veggie dippers such as bell pepper strips, celery, sugar snap peas, mushrooms, jicama, etc.
  • Also good served on Wheat Thin crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 179.4, Sodium 1136.1, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 16.9

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